Kyle Calderon
Summary
Passionate School Counselor knowledgeable about best practices in student counseling, educational planning and career preparedness. Skills include building rapport with students, collaborating with student success teams, and instilling positive work habits to lead to success. Positively motivates students with individual guidance by goal setting to reach fullest potential.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
College and Career Specialist
Buena Park High School
08.2023 - Current
- Collaborate with local Community College to promote dual enrollment and register students in college courses
- Coordinate with universities to schedule college visits to encourage students to learn more about the institution
- Connect students with scholarship opportunities and explore other Career Technical Education options
- Present guidance units for the different grade levels of students
- Instruct students through the financial aid application process
School Counseling Intern
Buena Park High School
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Provided weekly academic and social/emotional check-ins with students to address any concerns
- Collaborated and consulted with fellow staff/administration to better serve the students
- Expanded knowledge on local student resources through college visits and district wide professional development
- Logged interactions with students and entered courses requested on Aeries
School Counseling Intern
Beatty Middle School
12.2022 - 04.2023
- Monitored student progress to drive successful academic outcomes
- Instructed students for tutorial periods in various group counseling workshops
- Assisted administration with students who need immediate attention
Track and Field Coach
Sunny Hills High School
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Collaborated with other coaches about upcoming meets, team meetings, and coordinated weekly practices
- Trained athletes in proper use of equipment for safety and maximum results
- Advised students on possible post-graduation options from personal and professional experience
Substitute Teacher
Sunny Hills High School
02.2021 - 02.2023
- Implemented the lesson plan provided by the teacher and troubleshooted any student issues
- Proctored AP testing and assisted counselors in following protocols required by College Board
- Entered assignments and grades through Aeries
Education
Master of Science - Educational Counseling with PPS
National University
05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
California State University Fullerton
05.2019
Skills
- Post-Secondary Career Exploration
- Crisis Intervention
- Mental Health Referrals
- Dual Enrollment
- Group Instruction
- FAFSA/CADAA Application Assistance
Certification
- Pupil Personnel Services
- NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching
- CPR & Automated External Defibrillator certified - American Red Cross
References
Maggie Gallego
Head Counselor - Buena Park High School
mgallego@fjuhsd.org
714-396-2219
Christina Mansour
High School Counselor - Buena Park High School
cmansour@fjuhsd.org
951-897-9795
Sarah Curtis
High School Counselor - Buena Park High School
scurtis@fjuhsd.org
909-615-4065
Related Experience
Instructional Aide II | Garden Grove Unified School District
08/2020 - 02/2021
- Created weekly lesson plans for students and take the lead in instructing lessons
- Provided support to teachers, students, and administrators as needed
Behavior Technician | Children’s Learning Connection
02/2020 - 08/2020
- Implemented the use of Applied Behavior Analysis
- Collaborated with parents and supervisors to develop a behavior plan for learning new everyday life skills
- Collected data after sessions and analyzed it every month to see if progressions have been made by the child
Track and Field Volunteer Coach | John F. Kennedy High School
01/2016 - 04/2018
- Trained students and monitored their academic standings in classes by requiring progress reports from teachers
- Supported head coach in coordinating practices, track meets, and team meetings
Timeline
College and Career Specialist
Buena Park High School
08.2023 - Current
School Counseling Intern
Beatty Middle School
12.2022 - 04.2023
School Counseling Intern
Buena Park High School
08.2022 - 05.2023
Track and Field Coach
Sunny Hills High School
01.2022 - 05.2023
Substitute Teacher
Sunny Hills High School
02.2021 - 02.2023
Master of Science - Educational Counseling with PPS
National University
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
California State University Fullerton
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